YEARLY HIGH
0.4770 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3129 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3771 BRL

2013 VEF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.3129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1641 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4733 to the December average rate of 0.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4770 was down 4.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,385 BRL
2012 Average 2,276 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,565 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 820.28 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4889
0.3022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3914, compared to 0.3628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1487 BRL (High: 0.4681 / Low: 0.3194). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 BRL (High: 0.4640 / Low: 0.4564).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1487
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1110 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4733) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0564 (+13.53%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4733
2012 Avg (January) 0.4169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4770 0.4632 0.4733
February 0.4640 0.4564 0.4596
March 0.4681 0.3194 0.4288
April 0.3218 0.3129 0.3177
May 0.3382 0.3187 0.3233
June 0.3573 0.3383 0.3455
July 0.3620 0.3536 0.3576
August 0.3868 0.3609 0.3720
September 0.3790 0.3498 0.3610
October 0.3533 0.3439 0.3481
November 0.3709 0.3565 0.3651
December 0.3792 0.3670 0.3730